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Samsung Galaxy Note9
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Samsung Galaxy Note9

Released: 2018, August 09Price: About 430 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, August 24

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA, Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
GPUMali-G72 MP18 - EMEA, Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
NFCYes
SAR1.29 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Size6.4 inches, 103.2 cm, 2, (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Note9
PriceAbout 430 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMetallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
ModelsSM-N960F, SM-N9600, SM-N960F, SM-N960U, SM-N960U1, SM-N960N, SM-N960W, SM-N960X, SCV40
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, August 24
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)
ChipsetExynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.531 (sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - Global
Charging15W wired, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, August 09
Announced2018, August 09
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 80dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 248823 (v7), 315447 (v8), GeekBench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1), GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -94.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 97h

Samsung Galaxy Note9 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Note9 Samsung Galaxy Note9 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy Note9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA, Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Note9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Note9?

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Note9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Note9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Note9.